In this article, we’ll answer that question and also tell you what you can do to reduce the amount of space it takes up. Or maybe you’ve tried to download it and got an error telling you that you don’t have enough space to install it and can’t work out why Xcode is so big. If you’ve installed Xcode on your Mac and only just discovered how much space it’s taking up on your boot drive, you may be wondering why it’s so large. But to help you do it all by yourself, we’ve gathered our best ideas and solutions below. If so, click on the device and choose "Add additional simulators" from the drop down menu to add the device you want.So here's a tip for you: Download CleanMyMac to quickly solve some of the issues mentioned in this article. The new version may not remember the device you were using before.
If you encounter any errors while trying to build or run a project, check which device you are trying to launch. *Note that if you use any proxy tools, such as Charles, you will need to re-install those certificates in your simulator again. You should be able to pick up your old projects and continue where you left off seamlessly*. Once the components are installed, Xcode will launch. Xcode: 11.4.1 => /Applications/Xcode11.4.1.app/Contents/Developer This should reflect the version that you have just downloaded. You should see “CLT” and “Xcode” versions, as well as everything else.While it's installing, check that your default Xcode version is the one you just downloaded: Xcode may prompt you to install additional components. If you renamed Xcode, make sure you open the correct application Open the Applications folder and open the new version of Xcode. Since you should no longer need this file. When it does this, it's talking about moving the.
It may ask you at the end of the installation whether you want to move this to the trash bin. This will open a little window that looks like this:ĭouble click the box and follow the prompts to install the CLT. dmg has finished downloaded, double click the file to open it. This means you'll need to go to the developer website instead. If you have never installed Xcode before, you may be able to update with your Terminal by typing in xcode-select -install instead of visiting the developer website.īut if you have an existing version of Xcode installed on your machine, you'll probably see this error: xcode-select: error: command line tools are already installed, use “Software Update” to install updates To update the CLT, go to app developer website and download the command line tool. If you have multiple users on your computer, you will need to update the CLT for each user. Step #2: Install the command line tool (CLT) I'm pretty sure this will update the default Xcode version for all users on your computer, so best to check with other users first You will need to enter in your computer admin password.
Open Terminal and type sudo xcode-select -switch /Applications/Xcodex.x.x.app. Set the new Xcode version as the default.Drag application to the Applications folder.Once extracted, rename the application to “Xcode11.x.x” if you are using multiple versions.You don't need to do anything more after you click on the. Your laptop will extract it to the same folder you downloaded it to. Once the file is downloaded, click on.Keep in mind that Xcode 11.4.1 is 8 gigabytes, so this will take awhile depending on your internet connection. Type in the version that you'd like, and download the Xcode_x_x_x.xip file.Head to the "more" section of the Apple developer website.This will return you back to the home folder.ĪDVERTISEMENT Option 2: Download via the Developer site for a specific version (my preferred option) A screenshot of If you really want to, you can first type cd before typing the commands in the below steps. This means that you don't need to navigate to any particular folder. These commands can be typed into your present working directory. Note that I have listed some Terminal commands in the steps below. Here's an overview of the steps to install Xcode Then you'll need the command line tool, which is yet another 1.5 gigabytes. When you unzip it, that's another 17 gigabytes. xip file (v11.4.1 at the time of writing) is ~8 gigabytes zipped. Be sure to have at least 30 gigabytes of free space on your computer.The latest version is around 8 gigabytes in size. You'll need a good, stable internet connection.If you are on a PC, sadly you won't be able to use Xcode. Here are some handy tips to know before you get started: This guide will walk you through how to successfully install Xcode onto your Mac, from start to finish. Xcode is the tool developers use to build apps for the Apple ecosystem – MacOS, iOS, and all things Apple.
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